by way of explanation

ADVERB

namely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

especially i.e. particularly specially specifically

STRONG

videlicet viz.

WEAK

expressly id est in other words in plain English scilicet strictly speaking that is to wit

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broadly commonly generally usually

ADVERB

scilicet

Synonyms

WEAK

especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly specially specifically strictly speaking that is to wit videlicet viz.

ADVERB

videlicet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

namely that is

STRONG

viz.

WEAK

especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly scilicet specially specifically strictly speaking to wit

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"I’m ugly," he offered, by way of explanation.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2025

“Maybe the sunny spin that musicals tend to put on a chaotic reality has always drawn me to the form,” he offers, by way of explanation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

"I think I'm British," she told Rolling Stone, by way of explanation.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

Ten Hag says there are no excuses, but has offered little by way of explanation for United’s sudden slump in form.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

“It is most dangerous to keep them,” said Perdita, by way of explanation.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

by way of explanation

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